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  "id": "soleiman-402",
  "name": "Soleiman-402",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "IRN",
  "category": "Main battle tank",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2023,
  "operators": [
    "IRN"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 1,
  "summary": "The Soleiman-402 Iranian Main Battle Tank (MBT) includes several upgrades intended to enhance its performance and survivability on the battlefield. These modifications feature new add-on armor, dynamic protection elements, and a modern communication system.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 4,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 3.63,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 3.27,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 52.62,
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "1 x Continental AVDS-1790-2A engine",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 750,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Transmission",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "CD-850-5 cross drive transmission",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Suspension",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "torsion bar, 6 road wheels, rear drive, front idler, 3 shock absorbers, 3 track return rollers",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 480,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording without Preparation",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "1.22 m",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording with Preparation",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "2.40 m",
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Elevation",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "-10/+20-deg",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Computerized FCS",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Explosive reactive armor (ERA)",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "The tank is fitted with Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) on the turret front to provide additional protection against direct hits. Composite armor plates or large ERA bricks are also visible on the upper and lower hull, aimed at reinforcing t",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Applique Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Available.",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Smoke Equipment",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Exhaust smoke generating system; 6-barrel smoke dischargers on turret sides",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "main_armament",
      "v": "The M60A1 tank uses the M68E1 variant of the gun carried in the M140 mount. The M68E1 gun shares the same firing characteristics as the M68. It featured several",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "armament",
      "label": "Secondary armament",
      "v": "A new Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS) has been installed on the tank's turret, equipped with a machine gun, a th",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "range_max_km",
      "v": 4,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Maximum firing range"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "Rifle Projectile",
      "role": "105 mm ammunition",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {},
      "qty": "The ammunition load for the main gun was increased to 63 rounds. Round storage w"
    }
  ],
  "variants": [],
  "art": "tank",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/soleiman-402.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-soleiman-402": {
      "title": "Soleiman-402 Iranian Main Battle Tank (MBT)",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/Soleiman-402_Iranian_Main_Battle_Tank",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}